Living Sky School Division Career Guidance

Saturday, June 17, 2017

The Society of Petroleum
Engineers – Lloydminster Section, are making the following awards available to students from a high school in
Lloydminster and the surrounding areas. The Lloydminster Section of the Society
of Petroleum Engineers donates these awards to worthy candidates to recognize
graduating high school students:

·Personal development

·Academic Achievement

·Contribution to school and community

The
scholarships are intended to financially assist students who will be continuing
their education in a post-secondary institute and who are majoring in SCIENCE
or ENGINEERING with relationship to the petroleum industry. The applicant
must be in full time attendance and a member of the current year’s graduating
class. At the time of awarding the scholarship the applicant must be enrolled
full time in a post-secondary program of studies at a university, college or
technical school.Two
(2) High School Scholarships at $1000.00 each, will be offered. Please visit HERE for more information.

Merit-based
scholarship program designed for graduating grade twelve
students

Deadline
Extended: June 30, 2017

Overview

The Saskatchewan Chapter Gerry McCudden Memorial
Scholarship is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program
designed for graduating grade twelve students who desire financial
support for their pursuit of post-secondary educational
opportunities. The Scholarship amount will be allocated on a yearly
basis to Saskatchewan School Division which currently has a member
in the Association. The method for the selection of the School
Division to receive the Scholarship shall be at the discretion of
the Saskatchewan Chapter Board of Directors of the Association.

The A4LE Saskatchewan Chapter is interested in
sponsoring a Saskatchewan member of A4LE in attending the A4LE
international conference. This sponsorship opportunity is designed
for members who have not had the opportunity to attend this
conferences before and who desire financial support in their
pursuit of the educational opportunities attending would provide.
The sponsorship amount will be allocated on a yearly basis, being
made available for Saskatchewan chapter A4LE members.

Sponsorship Value:

LearningScapes 2017 – Atlanta, GA October 25-30th,
2017. The amount of this sponsorship is the cost of registration,
conference hotels (up to 5 nights); return flights, hotel
transfers, and a meal allowance total value of up to $3500.Applications are due June 30, 2017

The Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan as well as many Lodges sponsor a number of awards, scholarships, and bursaries. Information, including closing dates for applications, along with downloadable application forms are listed below.

GRAND LODGE AWARDS - Closing date for applications is August 9, 2017

EDGAR ALEXANDER GARTON SCHOLARSHIPS - 2 x $1000 ( pdfApplication (75 KB))Offered annually to undergraduate students who have completed one or more years of University, Sask. Polytechnic, or other post-secondary education. Applicants must be children or grandchildren of a Master Mason in good standing, a resident of Saskatchewan and attending a post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan. Selection will be based on academic achievements, sportsmanship and leadership.

Must be registered for a full academic load for a full academic year as required by the institution chosen.

ROBINSON MEMORIAL BURSARY- 2 x $500 ( pdfApplication (80 KB))Offered annually for one undergraduate from the University of Saskatchewan and one undergraduate from the University of Regina pursuing a course leading to an honours degree or a Master’s degree in English. Selection will be based upon academic achievement and leadership.

GRAND LODGE OF SASK. A.F. & A.M. POST SECONDARY EDUCATION BURSARY 1 x $500 ( pdfApplication (75 KB))Offered annually to an undergraduate student at the University of Regina or the University of Saskatchewan who is a resident of Saskatchewan. Selection will be based upon academic achievement, sportsmanship and leadership.

MASONIC YOUTH TRUST AWARD 2 x $1,000 ( pdfApplication (75 KB))Offered annually to Saskatchewan High School graduates who proceed to an institution of higher learning (Technical, Vocational or University) anywhere in Canada. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, community and school activities and special awards.

GILBERT AND GAY COOK MEMORIAL AWARD 1 x $1,000 ( pdfApplication (80 KB))Offered annually to Saskatchewan high school graduates with preference to graduates who currently are or were members of the International Order of Job’s Daughters or the Order of DeMolay and who will be entering the University of Regina or the University of Saskatchewan. Selection will be based upon academic achievement and a range of non-academic activities.

MURRAY MONTAGUE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 1 x $1,000 ( pdfApplication (76 KB))Offered annually to a Saskatchewan High School graduate who proceeds to an institution of higher learning (Technical, Vocational or University) anywhere in Canada. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, community and school activities and special awards.

NEW AWARD!MASONIC YOUTH BURSARY 10 x $1,100 ( pdfApplication (194 KB))Offered annually to Saskatchewan High School graduates who proceed to an institution of higher learning (Technical, Vocational or University) anywhere in Canada. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, financial need, community and school activities and special awards.

OTHER MASONIC AWARDS

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR ROBERT MORRISON AWARD 2 x $1,000 ( pdfApplication (102 KB))Award #1 is offered annually to a Saskatchewan High School graduate entering their first year of postsecondary study. Award #2 is offered annually to a University or Technical School Undergraduate entering their 2nd or subsequent year of post-secondary study. Selection is based upon academic achievement and extra-curricular activities. Candidates may receive a Robert Morrison Award only once during their post-secondary career.Candidates must be closely related to a current member of a Saskatchewan Eastern Star Chapter (dues paying or life). Valid relationships include spouse, child, grandchild, sibling, niece or nephew (all biological, adopted or step), or be a member themselves. Applicants must be registered for a full academic load for a full academic year.

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR EXCELSIOR CHAPTER NO. 21 AWARD 1 x $1,500 ( pdfApplication (94 KB))This award is offered annually to a Saskatchewan resident who is or will be attending a University or Technical Institute in Saskatchewan. Selection is based upon academic achievement and extra-curricular activities. Candidates must be closely related to a current member of a Saskatchewan Eastern Star Chapter (dues paying or life). Valid relationships include spouse, child, grandchild, sibling, niece or nephew (all biological, adopted or step), or be a member themselves. If there is no OES connection then a Masonic relationship is required. Preference will be given to graduates who are closely related to a current member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Applicants must be registered for a full academic load for a full academic year.

MORE INFORMATION

Many Lodges sponsor a number of awards, scholarships, and bursaries, for information and details on ALL awards offered by the Grand Lodge and constituent Lodges click below:

Sunday, June 11, 2017

The University of Alberta is teaming up with Alberta Health Services, NAIT, and CAREERS: The Next Generation to offer a Health Sciences Career Camp from August 14-18, 2017.

The camp is open to students in grades 10 to 12 in the Edmonton Area. The aim of the program is to provide students an opportunity to explore different careers and education programs in the health sciences field.

Students can learn more and register for the camp online. The deadline to register is July 28, 2017.

First year course registration opened on April 3. There is one more online Reg 101 Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

Students will have an opportunity to learn how to navigate the Bear Tracks system for the purpose of course registration, build a first-year schedule, and ask UAlberta advisors questions. Students must have accepted their admission offer in order to access course schedule information.

In addition to these workshops, there are have many online resources, including faculty tip sheets, helpful videos and FAQs, available to students. To access these, and to register for a session, visit uab.ca/reg101.

Saturday, June 03, 2017

MC
College is an accredited institution across Western Canada with 6 campuses in
total offering Hairstyling and Esthetics programs. The purpose of their scholarship is to encourage creative young individuals interested in pursuing a
career in the Salon or Spa Industry.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

U-Start, designed to equip new students for life at uSask and help them make a successful transiton to university, will be taking place this year from April 29 to June 10. Click HERE for more information.